Top Secret West Midlands

The West Midlands Region is situated at the very heart of England. During the Second World War and the so-called ‘Cold War’ period that followed, the area played a key role in the war effort and in keeping the nation safe.

This book seeks to remove the veil of secrecy which surrounded many aspects of life during these periods and pays tribute to the many professional members of the Armed Services as well as volunteers and members of the community who lived or served in the West Midlands.

Top Secret West Midlands builds on the success of Top Secret Worcestershire and Top Secret Warwickshire and its content ranges from ‘top secret’ accounts to unsolved mysteries and little-known facts.

The book is packed with images of the time and recollections from a generation whose memories must be preserved to better inform our future generations of their sacrifices.